*Mandatory SED Filing through AES in Effect July 2, 2008*
Announced June 2, 2008
AES Seminar with US Census October 29

Contact Laurie DeRoller with questions

18th Annual International Trade Dinner & Expo
May 14, 2009
Hyatt Regency, Rochester 

Congratulations to the 2008 International Business of the Year 
Representing Large Manufacturing:    Carestream Health
Representing Small Manufacturing:    Gradient Lens 
Excellence in Global Strategy:            Lapp Insulator  


Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) course:
5 week intensive course on core trade topics. Hosted and in partnership with Nazareth College.
Wednesdays, 5:30pm - 8:30pm. Next course to be in Jan, 2009
IBC2008rev.pdf
CGBP 2008_Finalv2.pdf
** Next National Test Date: Sept 3, 2008 - Rochester Now a National Test Site  ** - www.nasbitecgbp.org
 
Networking:

Aug 20
Where: BRIO, Monroe Ave
When: 5:30 - 7:30p
Cost: IBC Members N/C
           Non-Members $10/pp
Guest: John Davidson, Editor in Chief, Commerce in France
John is visiting Rochester and writing a piece on Rochester-France business relations.

Sept 9
Digital Rochester Get Connected!
Where: 2nd Story Village Gate
When: 5:30-8:30p
Cost: no charge

Seminars and Forums:
  
Oct 29: US Census - AES Mandatory Filing and Process
As announced June 2, 2008 Mandatory Filing of SEDs via AES is in effect as of July 2, 2008. Although there is a 90 day grace period, shippers need to be in compliance or risk a $10,000 PER TRANSACTION penalty. This seminar is presented by Jerry Greenwell, US Census and his Compliance Team with an AES PClink Demonstration. Mohawk Global Logistics will provide the forwarder's perspective and assistance available.
Sponsored by HSBC and Mohawk Global Logistics.
When: Oct 29
Where: MCC Bldg 3, Empire Room
Time: 8:30 - 4pm with lunch
Cost:  BEFORE Sept 15: IBC Members $75/pp (discount code IBC)
         BEFORE SEPT 15: Non-members $95/pp 
         After Sept 15: $125pp
AES.pdf
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Oct 15 - 24: Trade Mission to France and Lithuania
2 countries, one price
EU pricing.pdf
EU trip schedule.pdf
Nov TBD   ITAR 101 and Defense Procurement Opportunities
Dec 10 - 12 World SME Expo, Hong Kong
DEC TBD  2nd Annual Holiday Event - Featuring  TRIVIA!!
 
Past Events
Jan 23: Global Mobility, Providium Group
Feb 6: 3rd Annual Trivia Event
Feb 12: Intro to Exporting, Geneseo
Feb 15: Doing Business in Latin America, Nazareth College 
Mar 11: Export Compliance, Batavia
Apr 16:  Waddell & Reed, US Dollar and Global Business
Apr 22:  NAFTA
May 13: Economic Forum with French Delegation
May 15: 17th Annual International Trade Dinner and Expo
June 5: NYS Economic Development International Road Show
June 10: The Language Game in Global Business
June 18: International Forms of Payment
July9-Aug 6: Certified Global Business Professional Course
July 28:  Economic Forum and Luncheon - Ghana
July 31:  FTA Webinar: Rule of Origin
Aug 5:   IMPORTS

For event sponsorship or speaking opportunities, please contact Laurie DeRoller.
 To register for IBC events, please contact Heidi Schmitt.